Howland is board certified in nursing administration and has more than 29 years of nursing experience, including management positions from several hospitals throughout the United States, according to a news release. Before working at Twin Cities hospital, Howland served as interim chief nursing officer at Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital in Dowagiac, Mich.

Howland replaces former Chief Nursing Officer Paula Moore, who retired this year after working with the hospital since 2009.